Canon 30D is coming out, should I get it? I'll need some lessons from you guys though!!

 

Where did you get that information.............craigslist?

I bet you were browsing in Craigslist for "20d" and that 30d information popped out, right?

Admit it that you are an addicted craigslist browser for 20d, 350z, puma, rolex and men seeking men.

 

You should get the new M5, it takes better pictures.

 

30D is from Canon's website, and I use Craiglists to get Massages......I still don't understand what "happy ending" means.

 

Redesigned body (more EOS 5D like)
Larger LCD monitor (2.5")
Soft-touch shutter release button
AE/AF lock remains set if shutter is kept half-pressed between shots
Faster startup and wake from sleep times
Direct print button on rear of camera (woo!)
Spot metering
100,000 shot shutter cycle
ISO selectable in third stop steps
ISO speed shown in viewfinder as you change it (still not once changed though)
Selectable 5 or 3 fps continuous shooting
PictureStyles instead of simple image parameters
9,999 images per folder (instead of 100 as per the EOS 20D)
15 menu languages (3 new)
8.2 Megapixel APS-C size CMOS sensor
5 fps and 30 large JPEG frame burst
2.5”, 230K pixel, 170º wide viewing angle LCD screen
Picture Style image processing parameters
Spot metering and High Precision 9-point AF system
DIGIC II image processor with 0.15 sec start-up time
Digital Photo Professional RAW processing software
100,000 cycle shutter durability and rugged magnesium alloy body
Simultaneous RAW and JPEG recording
Wide 100-3200 ISO range
E-TTL II Flash
PictBridge compatibility
Complete compatibility with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses and EX-series Speedlites
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed and Video Out connectivity

$1399. Not bad. Go for it Moodie

 

or Canon EOS 350D.

 

Nice camera you should get it . I just picked Nikon D50 in January and I'm starting to learn. We'll both need to get some tips from Chad and Dave.

 

Tony, you can sell me your 20D for $350 and you get the 30D

 

Corrected

 

Got one last year, and I never imagined the learning curve involved with SLR photography... made me glad that I didn't invest more money into a 20D which still would've done nothing to improve my picture taking skills

 

Honestly, if you're just jumping into SLR, there's absolutely no need to get the latest and greatest (and this is coming from someone who likes to be on the cutting edge ). I do love Canon DSLRs though, and I'm very happy with my 350D.

When the 30D shows up on shelves, the 350D (Digital Rebel XT) and 300D (Digital Rebel) will drop even more in price, making them excellent deals. In addition, there really isn't THAT much of a difference between the 350D and the 20/30D (the biggest being size/feel... tech specs aren't vastly different, the 20/30D are a smidge better in many categories... but, in my opinion, not several hundred dollars better ).

Lenses are what really what end up costing you the most, but you can use them on all your future camera bodies, so it's kinda moot which body you currently have. Just make your Canon vs. Nikon decision now and stick with it. *cough*choose Canon*cough*

 

true. Lens some time cost as much as the camera itself.

 

learning Photoshop will make it even more fun.

 

I'm fairly adept with PS, but using it with RAW files is rather unventured territory for me... and I don't have version CS which supports RAW (I have PS7) so I'm using RAW Shooter right now by recommendation.

 

Now when 4 of us have 20Ds and L lenses , right Moodie?

 

Oh...and don't forget to set the budget for a Carbon Fiber tripod and a ball head, L lenses, a bag, CF card, filters, shutter release, flash, external HD, more lenses, more filter...

 

you mean 5 of us: you, me, Dave, ArvinfcukenMontana(which you forgot ), and.... Moodie?? Do it Moodie!!

 

 

Damn.......I only got CF cards covered.

When are you upgrading......again......so I can buy these stuff at your garage sale. DIBS on all your camera stuff!!!

 

Didn't you say you have hookups for 20Ds? What about 30Ds?